Definition: The geographic area of the northwestern region of the United States. The states usually included in this region are Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
includes Idaho, Mont, Ore, Wash, Wyo; specify as needed but use NORTHWESTERN UNITED STATES when text uses the term; do not confuse with PACIFIC STATES: see note there; DF: note short X ref CATALOG: use for 4 or more states
ExamplesIdaho; Montana; Oregon; Washington; Wyoming
Other names Pacific Northwest; Northwest U.S.; Northwest US
